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Introduction to Tarika Bulgaria has chosen a feature film to represent the country at the 98th Oscar ceremony. The film, Tarika, is directed by Mitko Lazarov and tells a unique story. The Film’s Premiere and Awards Tarika was premiered in October at the BFI London Film Festival. The film features Veseka Valcheva and Zahari Baharov and has already won several awards. In December, it won the best film and the Fipresci Award at the Kolkata International Film Festival. The Story of Tarika The international title of the film is Tarika, which translates to The Herd in English. The story revolves…
Introduction to Tahora Ismaili At the age of 16, Tahora Ismaili, an athlete and refugee from Taekwondo from Afghanistan, lives an inspiring story of endurance and hope for women and girls in her home country. Her Journey "I left my country when I was much younger and put a long way. I had many difficult challenges on the way," she said. This year she competed under the refugee flag at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje, North Macedonia. For her it meant that she was "seen" and her "voice was heard". Support and Guidance Ehsan Naghibzadeh, a 35-year-old former…
Introduction to Blackpink The South Korean pop band Blackpink has solidified its position as the largest girl group in the world with a rebellious two and a half hour show in the Wembley Stadium. The quartet, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, was the first K-pop girl band to headline the venue, following in the footsteps of Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, BTS, and Oasis. The Concert Experience The band rewarded fans with a high-voltage set, full of insane hooks and crisp choreography, while highlighting their sisterly bond. "What an absolute honor to perform here in the Wembley Stadium,"…
Introduction to Japan’s History Wars August 15th marks the 80th anniversary of the unconditional handover of Japan and the end of the Second World War, again focusing on settlement with the country’s past. The domestic debate in Japan about the design of stories about the Second World War is so tense that it is often referred to as "history wars". Japan’s actions during the war are also a painful place in international diplomacy. China and North and South Korea have bitter memories of life under Japanese rule and rarely miss the opportunity to remind their neighbors of the past. Historical…
Introduction to Fossil Fuel Investments In 2016, a Danish pension fund made a significant decision to withdraw its $1 billion investment from oil giants such as ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP. This move was motivated by the fund’s desire to invest in a more climate-friendly way, as the continued investment in fossil energy was deemed not financially useful in the long term. The decision was not just about achieving good investment results, but also about being responsible. The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Profitability Despite the growing awareness of climate change, the fossil fuel industry remains highly profitable, with high returns at short…
Introduction to Black Bear’s New Film Black Bear’s young US theater distribution surgery has reported that they have acquired the rights to distribute the film "The Rivals of the AMZIAH King" starring Matthew McConaughey. The film received strong reviews after its SXSW World Premiere at the beginning of this year. Background on the Film Two years ago, Black Bear went on international sales in Cannes on the Oklahoma set crime thriller drama via a beekeeper who again combines, fully financed, produced and starts. The feature pulled rave reviews from the SXSW audience in Austin, Texas, but despite the rousing reaction,…
Record Performance The Salik Company, Dubai’s exclusive Toll Gate operator, reported a record performance in the first half of 2025, with net profit after taxes rose by 41.5 percent compared to the previous year to 770.9 million dirhams. Financial Highlights In a step that reflects trust in its strong financial position, the Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend of the same amount, which corresponds to 10.278 fils per share and corresponds to 100 percent of the H1 profit. The company announced that the total turnover rose by 39.5 percent to 1.53 billion dirhams for the period, supported by 45.6…
The Legendary Career of Jeremy Thomas The British film producer Jeremy Thomas recently took the stage at the Edinburgh International Film Festival to reflect on his decades-long career. During a 90-minute conversation with Irish director Mark Cousins, Thomas discussed the current state of the film industry, sharing his experiences working with some of the greatest filmmakers in history, including Harvey Weinstein and Harry Cohn. A Career Spanning Decades Thomas, a former chairman of the British Film Institute, is known for his collaborations with acclaimed directors such as David Cronenberg, with whom he worked on films like "Crash" (1996) and "Naked…
Introduction to Tristan Rogers Tristan Rogers, a renowned actor, has passed away at the age of 79. He was best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the popular soap opera "General Hospital". Career and Legacy Rogers played the character of Robert Scorpio since the 1980s and became a fan favorite. His portrayal of the charming and mysterious spy earned him a special place in the hearts of "General Hospital" viewers. Cause of Death According to reports, Tristan Rogers’ cause of death was lung cancer. This news has come as a shock to his fans and the entertainment industry,…
Introduction to the Case The rapper Sean Kingston, whose legal name is Kisean Paul Anderson, has been convicted of a fraud scheme worth $1 million. He used his fame to deceive sellers into giving him luxury items, which he never paid for. Kingston and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, were convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud in March. The Conviction and Sentencing Kingston was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on Friday. His mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, was sentenced to five years in prison last month. Before the US judge…